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J'ba Fofi Spider

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts

18 (natural armor)

75 (10d10+20)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-2

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 40 ft (12.2 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Blindsight 10 ft (3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Skills

Stealth +5

Environments

Forest or Jungle

Traits

Camouflaged Webs

It takes a successful DC 15 Wisdom (Perception) check to spot the j'ba fofi's web. A creature that fails to notice a web and comes into contact with it is restrained by the web. A restrained creature can pull free from the web by using an action and making a successful DC 12 Strength check. The web can be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 5; vulnerable to fire damage; immune to bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).

Jungle Stealth

The j'ba fofi spider gains an additional +2 to Stealth (+7 in total) in forest or jungle terrain.

Spider Climb

The j'ba fofi can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Spider Symbiosis

No ordinary spider will attack the j'ba fofi unless magically controlled or the j'ba fofi attacks it first. In addition, every j'ba fofi is accompanied by a swarm of spiders (a variant of the swarm of insects), which moves and attacks according to the j'ba fofi's mental command (commanding the swarm does not require an action by the j'ba fofi).

Web Sense

While in contact with a web, the j'ba fofi knows the exact location of any other creature in contact with the same web.

Web Walker

The j'ba fofi ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Bite

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d10 poison damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 8 (1d10 + 3) piercing damage plus 22 (5d8) poison damage, or half as much poison damage with a successful DC 12 Constitution saving throw. A target dropped to 0 hit points by this attack is stable but poisoned and paralyzed for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points.

About J'ba Fofi Spider

J'ba Fofi Spider is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 18 and possesses 75 hit points (derived from 10d10+20).

GM Tips: Using J'ba Fofi Spider

1 tips available

When using J'ba Fofi Spider in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 40 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing J'ba Fofi Spider

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 40 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of J'ba Fofi Spider?: J'ba Fofi Spider has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is J'ba Fofi Spider?: J'ba Fofi Spider is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.